New Video iPod on Apple's 30th Anniversary (April 1)?

MacRumors · Mar 9, 2006, 06:39 PM

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MacObserver points to a PortalPlayer analyst report issued by Craig Berger and James Schneider of Wedbush Morgan.

The report predicts a decline in shipments in the 2nd Quarter for PortalPlayer -- producer of key components in the Apple iPod. However, looking forward, the analysts describe a sharp ramp up in demand based on "independent confirmation from a reliable industry source" that Apple is likely to launch the rumored Video iPod "as early as its 30th anniversary on April 1".

The upcoming device is described as sporting a larger size LCD, bigger battery, higher storage and a $400-$500 price point. The new iPod would represent a higher end video-targetted unit, while Apple is expected to retain the current 5G iPod for customers interested primarily in music playback.

Rumors of a "true" video iPod have been circulating for months. Previous analysts expected an "actual" video iPod in the first half of 2006 alongside major content deals. These rumors were further corroborated in February with word that a new iPod with a touch-screen instead of the current click wheel. The most recent rumors describe a 4 inch screen touchscreen iPod to be launched alongside an iTunes Movie service.

Rumors of a touchscreen iPod has spawned many mockups and images claiming to be the rumored Video iPod. None of the images are believed to be real at this time.

Of note, April 1, 2006 falls on a Saturday -- which would be an unusual day for Apple to release a product.

iGary · Mar 9, 2006, 06:41 PM

Oh vey.

On a Saturday?

No way.

javabear90 · Mar 9, 2006, 06:41 PM

Sounds accurate to me. Do you think Apple will market it as a 30th anniversary event?

amateurmacfreak · Mar 9, 2006, 06:45 PM

Hm... I think a "real" video iPod is quite a possibility. But a Saturday... no.
I personally think Apple would make the date for the 4th, no?
Tuesday!!

sunfast · Mar 9, 2006, 06:45 PM

The video iPod is clearly a question of when not if. 30th anniversary seems as good a time as any, especially for a product that has become so synonymous with Apple over the last few years.

alienex · Mar 9, 2006, 06:45 PM

HERE WE GO AGAIN. Not sure if this is a repost but look at this....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1H_d...page=1&t=w&f=b

johnbro23 · Mar 9, 2006, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alienex

HERE WE GO AGAIN. Not sure if this is a repost but look at this....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1H_d...page=1&t=w&f=b

I'd say that's the most believable Video iPod yet. I'm curious to see what the video experts have to say...

ksz · Mar 9, 2006, 06:50 PM

Well, if photos of Origami turned out to be true, then ...

sam10685 · Mar 31, 2006, 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ksz

Well, if photos of Origami turned out to be true, then ...

photo's of origami made me want to vomit. then when origami showed up, i did vomit.

w_parietti22 · Mar 9, 2006, 06:50 PM

awww... was hoping for a 30th Anniversary Mac....

Oh well, maybe Steve will do the iPod and then say the magic words...
"One more thing..."

asherman13 · Mar 9, 2006, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by w_parietti22

awww... was hoping for a 30th Anniversary Mac....

Oh well, maybe Steve will do the iPod and then say the magic words...
"One more thing..."

Nobody said you can't get too things at one announcement.

April 1st, eh? I guess I was 17 minutes too early to make a birthday present out of these goodies (if they come) for myself. Oh well...there's always next year.

WeBleed4Real · Mar 9, 2006, 06:53 PM

I smell an April Fool's joke...

amateurmacfreak · Mar 9, 2006, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by w_parietti22

awww... was hoping for a 30th Anniversary Mac....

I personally think we will see a 30th Anniversary Mac. Otherwise I will be a sad little person.

sam10685 · Mar 10, 2006, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by w_parietti22

awww... was hoping for a 30th Anniversary Mac....

Oh well, maybe Steve will do the iPod and then say the magic words...
"One more thing..."

that would be good too... maybe well get something with the specs of the low-end iMac but in the casing of the first mac. probably not but i'm just tired and i'm using an imagination that i have.

Platform · Mar 10, 2006, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by w_parietti22

awww... was hoping for a 30th Anniversary Mac....

Oh well, maybe Steve will do the iPod and then say the magic words...
"One more thing..."

Yeah...it's Apple thats 30 year....those who make computer that look great...iPod is a great add on...not the core...

virus1 · Mar 9, 2006, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnbro23

I'd say that's the most believable Video iPod yet. I'm curious to see what the video experts have to say...

looks like bull to me.

FreeState · Mar 9, 2006, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alienex

HERE WE GO AGAIN. Not sure if this is a repost but look at this....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1H_d...page=1&t=w&f=b

This ones been online at least a week. Its a fake - notice his thumb goes counter clockwise and the video does not - nor is there any slider showing where your volume is or where you are in the movie.

Peace · Mar 9, 2006, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FreeState

This ones been online at least a week. Its a fake - notice his thumb goes counter clockwise and the video does not - nor is there any slider showing where your volume is or where you are in the movie.

Not that I think it's real but his thumb movement could very well be demonstrating the touchscreen volume control..

ITASOR · Mar 9, 2006, 08:11 PM

To me, this is worthless, because I can't imagine watching video on something like that while I'm doing something else, which is when I would generally listen to music.

I was hoping for a wifi enabled device, something with bluetooth, or something with additional coolness, than just a bigger screen iPod.

BWhaler · Mar 9, 2006, 08:43 PM

I'm in for a full screen touch screen iPod as long as Apple didn't cut any corners on quality.

Yeah, I own the 5G. But a bigger screen would be nice since all I use it for is movies.

And a 80gig drive is key...

ibook30 · Mar 9, 2006, 06:45 PM

Video iPod and additional content on iTunes sounds like a winner - perhaps now is the time to get some stock....

Xephian · Mar 9, 2006, 06:48 PM

Bleh, I just bought a Video iPod 30GB.

Daveway · Mar 9, 2006, 06:50 PM

Come Join us as we Celebrate Apple's 30th Birthday!
We have some great presents for you.

schatten · Mar 9, 2006, 06:47 PM

Wow. What a strange coincidence; I was planning to buy every registered MacRumors use a new iPod on April 1st.

(And if you believe that, I'll tell you another!)

nagromme · Mar 9, 2006, 07:12 PM

The irony:

The April 1 video iPod is likely to be real.

Today's March 9 gaming iPod is an April Fool's joke

Mar 9, 2006, 06:39 PM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	New Video iPod on Apple's 30th Anniversary (April 1)? http://www.macrumors.com/images/macrumorsthreadlogo.gif MacObserver points to a PortalPlayer analyst report issued by Craig Berger and James Schneider of Wedbush Morgan. The report predicts a decline in shipments in the 2nd Quarter for PortalPlayer -- producer of key components in the Apple iPod. However, looking forward, the analysts describe a sharp ramp up in demand based on "independent confirmation from a reliable industry source" that Apple is likely to launch the rumored Video iPod "as early as its 30th anniversary on April 1". The upcoming device is described as sporting a larger size LCD, bigger battery, higher storage and a $400-$500 price point. The new iPod would represent a higher end video-targetted unit, while Apple is expected to retain the current 5G iPod for customers interested primarily in music playback. Rumors of a "true" video iPod have been circulating for months. Previous analysts expected an "actual" video iPod in the first half of 2006 alongside major content deals. These rumors were further corroborated in February with word that a new iPod with a touch-screen instead of the current click wheel. The most recent rumors describe a 4 inch screen touchscreen iPod to be launched alongside an iTunes Movie service. Rumors of a touchscreen iPod has spawned many mockups and images claiming to be the rumored Video iPod. None of the images are believed to be real at this time. Of note, April 1, 2006 falls on a Saturday -- which would be an unusual day for Apple to release a product.

Mar 9, 2006, 06:41 PM	#2
iGary macrumors Demi-God Join Date: May 2004 Location: La Villa Strangiato	Oh vey. On a Saturday? No way. __________________ Mac Pro Octophallus 2.8 \| 13" UMBP 2.26

Mar 9, 2006, 06:41 PM	#3
javabear90 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston, TX	Sounds accurate to me. Do you think Apple will market it as a 30th anniversary event? __________________ My website Nikon D200, D70, 70-200mm VR, 18-200 VR, 50mm f/1.8, 18-70mm, 12-24mm. Maxed out 15" MBP

Mar 9, 2006, 06:45 PM	#5
sunfast macrumors 68020 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London	The video iPod is clearly a question of when not if. 30th anniversary seems as good a time as any, especially for a product that has become so synonymous with Apple over the last few years. __________________ 762

Mar 9, 2006, 06:50 PM	#10
w_parietti22 macrumors 68020 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Seattle, WA	awww... was hoping for a 30th Anniversary Mac.... Oh well, maybe Steve will do the iPod and then say the magic words... "One more thing..." __________________ wes 1.83ghz 15" MBP Nikon D80 w/ 18-135mm check out my flickr

Mar 9, 2006, 06:45 PM	#4
amateurmacfreak macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2005	Hm... I think a "real" video iPod is quite a possibility. But a Saturday... no. I personally think Apple would make the date for the 4th, no? Tuesday!!

Mar 9, 2006, 06:45 PM	#6
alienex macrumors regular Join Date: Feb 2005	HERE WE GO AGAIN. Not sure if this is a repost but look at this.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1H_d...page=1&t=w&f=b

Mar 9, 2006, 06:50 PM	#8
ksz macrumors 68000 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose, CA	Well, if photos of Origami turned out to be true, then ...

Mar 9, 2006, 06:53 PM	#12
WeBleed4Real macrumors member Join Date: Sep 2005	I smell an April Fool's joke... __________________ WeBleed4Real Wrestling Podcast iTunes URL: http://www.itunes.com/podcast?id=77967568 http://webleed4real.blogspot.com

Mar 9, 2006, 08:11 PM	#19
ITASOR macrumors 68040 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Oneida, NY	To me, this is worthless, because I can't imagine watching video on something like that while I'm doing something else, which is when I would generally listen to music. I was hoping for a wifi enabled device, something with bluetooth, or something with additional coolness, than just a bigger screen iPod. __________________ Alumium MacBook 2.0Ghz C2D \| 2GB RAM \| 320GB HD \| Snow Leopard

Mar 9, 2006, 08:43 PM	#20
BWhaler macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jan 2003	I'm in for a full screen touch screen iPod as long as Apple didn't cut any corners on quality. Yeah, I own the 5G. But a bigger screen would be nice since all I use it for is movies. And a 80gig drive is key... __________________ "Faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death." -- Hunter Thompson

Mar 9, 2006, 06:45 PM	#21
ibook30 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: 2,000 light years from home	Video iPod and additional content on iTunes sounds like a winner - perhaps now is the time to get some stock.... __________________

Mar 9, 2006, 06:48 PM	#22
Xephian macrumors 6502a Join Date: May 2005 Location: United States	Bleh, I just bought a Video iPod 30GB. __________________ Main: AMD Opt 165 2.5Ghz / 8800GTX iPod 5G 30GB

Mar 9, 2006, 06:50 PM	#23
Daveway macrumors 68040 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New Orleans / Lafayette, La	Come Join us as we Celebrate Apple's 30th Birthday! We have some great presents for you. __________________ Spare me my life. MBP 2.2 glossy, Alu Macbook 2.4, iMac G5, iPhone3GS 32gb white, iPodz

Mar 9, 2006, 06:47 PM	#24
schatten macrumors member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Cleveland, OH, USA	What a coincidence... Wow. What a strange coincidence; I was planning to buy every registered MacRumors use a new iPod on April 1st. (And if you believe that, I'll tell you another!) __________________ --schatten You will live in happiness too, like the Oompa Loompa doopity do!

Mar 9, 2006, 07:12 PM	#25
nagromme macrumors 601 Join Date: May 2002 Location: Blinking blue dot	The irony: The April 1 video iPod is likely to be real. Today's March 9 gaming iPod is an April Fool's joke __________________ nagromme Would you like a treatment?

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